The rodeo is coming to Orono

Cowboys, broncs and bulls heading to Orono Fairgrounds

Rodeo

Photo by Norm Betts

CLARINGTON -- Performers of the Case IH Ultimate Rodeo Tour will be coming to Orono for a rodeo on July 5 and 6. The rodeo will be held at the Orono Fairgrounds and will include bronc and bull riding as well as other events. June 20, 2014.

Rodeo

Photo by Norm Betts

CLARINGTON -- Performers of the Case IH Ultimate Rodeo Tour will be coming to Orono for a rodeo on July 5 and 6. The rodeo will be held at the Orono Fairgrounds and will include bronc and bull riding as well as other events. June 20, 2014.

Rodeo

Photo by Norm Betts

CLARINGTON -- Performers of the Case IH Ultimate Rodeo Tour will be coming to Orono for a rodeo on July 5 and 6. The rodeo will be held at the Orono Fairgrounds and will include bronc and bull riding as well as other events. June 20, 2014.

Rodeo

Submitted photo

CLARINGTON -- Performers of the Case IH Ultimate Rodeo Tour will be coming to Orono for a rodeo on July 5 and 6. The rodeo will be held at the Orono Fairgrounds and will include bronc and bull riding as well as other events. June 20, 2014.

Rodeo

Submitted photo

CLARINGTON -- Performers of the Case IH Ultimate Rodeo Tour will be coming to Orono for a rodeo on July 5 and 6. The rodeo will be held at the Orono Fairgrounds and will include bronc and bull riding as well as other events. June 20, 2014.

CLARINGTON -- It's something most would expect to see in Calgary but this summer it's Orono's turn to host a rodeo of its own.

Set to be held at the Orono Fairgrounds, the July rodeo will showcase professional cowboys doing what they do best, as well as raise money for future events in the community, say organizers.

“More or less it’s going to be a great event where you can enjoy the grounds, enjoy the weather, and be entertained,” says Sara Gilroy, one of the organizers of the event, being hosted by the Orono Agricultural Society.

It’s the first time the non-profit organization has held this type of event and it’s hired Case IH Ultimate Rodeo Tour, a professional rodeo touring company, to put on the show.

“We’re the only rodeo event happening in Durham Region,” says Ms. Gilroy. “It’s something that a lot of people don’t get to see, that kind of entertainment.”

Part of the entertainment includes bareback and saddle bronc riding, and the dangerous sport of bull riding. Other events include barrel racing, a strongman competition and pony rides. There will be a shopping area where goods can be purchased, food and drink vendors, and a licensed saloon.

Ms. Gilroy says money raised from the rodeo will fund the annual Orono fair, also organized by the Orono Agricultural Society. Organizers are hoping for a turnout between 2,800 and 3,000 people at the rodeo, and are leaving the option open for it to become an annual event.

“We’re going to run it for this year and see how it goes,” says Ms. Gilroy. “But we have every intention of running it every year.”

The rodeo will be held July 5 and 6 and while tickets will be sold at the gates, advanced tickets are currently being sold at a cheaper price and online at www.ultimaterodeotour.com and at various local businesses.